Certificate of Excellence (COE)
Group Leader: Melissa Terrels
2nd Monday of each month, 10:30 am at the Guild House
The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) Certificate of Excellence (COE) is a self-directed certification program for HGA members in the areas of Handweaving, Handspinning, Dyeing, and Basket Making.
We are looking to start Level 1 and explore the process as a group, yet individually:
HGA offers two COE Levels:
Level 1 (Technical Skills) is a focus on technical skills, design principles, and knowledge of materials and equipment
Level 2 (Master with Specialized Study), available upon completion and certification of Level 1, is a master level with an in-depth study in a specialized area of the applicant’s choice.
Information we all need to know:
Application Process –
Preparing for the COE Examination can be rigorous and time-consuming. A mentor is available for each discipline to provide encouragement and assist with clarification throughout the process. Most applicants require two years to complete the written work and produce the samples for submission. It is highly encouraged applicants to delay exam registration until they are confident they can complete the remainder of their work within the next four to six months.
The COE Handbook explains the requirements for the COE and is available for purchase by applicants and those who are interested in using it as a means to increase their knowledge and skill level. Periodically HGA revises requirements, procedures and evaluation criteria of all COE programs. The applicant is responsible for acquiring and using the most recent handbook. If revisions occur between scheduled examinations, the applicant may choose to use the prior handbook or the newly revised version. In no case, may a handbook from two or more prior revisions be used. Purchasing the COE Handbook does not require you to submit for the COE Examination. Shop COE Handbooks.
COE Examinations are conducted using the most recent version of the COE Handbook and take place biannually. Each applicant’s materials are evaluated according to accepted standards of superior handweaving, spinning, dyeing, and basketmaking.
The COE Examination is $300 non-refundable and non-transferable fee. Register online
Registration Deadlines
April 1, 2021 – COE in Spinning
November 1, 2021 – COE in Dyeing
April 1, 2022 – COE in Handweaving
November 2, 2022 – COE in Basketmaking
Host a COE Examination (Maybe PGHW can do this? We did a few years ago!)
We are always looking for Guilds to volunteer to host our COE Examinations. Download more information, and to express an interest in hosting, please complete this form.
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Hi everyone,
Bridget, Elizabeth and myself met today to discuss how we want to move forward. We decided to explore what this is all about so here is the first assignment.
We chose to meet the 2nd Monday of each month (feedback on time if this doesn’t work!).
For December, we are going to do part of the very 1st Assignment.
Part 1: Design Elements and Principles
Define briefly in sentence form each of the following design terms.
For weaving, please define the terms:
1. Shape
2. Form
3. Texture
4. Rhythm
For Spinning, please define the terms:
1. Texture2. Rhythm
3. Balance
That’s all the information we have so be creative. We will get together in December and discuss what we each came up with.
That’s it! See you next month (check the calendar for dates).